4 Ways to Save Money by Treating Yourself

Easy and Cheap Ways to Help Yourself to Better Health

by Lee Avery

Whether you’re trying to save a buck or are interested in do-it-yourself treatments as an alternative to traditional medicine, a holistic or homeopathic approach to treatment can save you money while making you feel better. Start by trying out some of the different DIY treatment ideas below. Remember, you can always adjust a recommended treatment according to your specific needs. Finally, remember that the information provided below is not a substitute for a doctor’s visit or advice.

Water & Salt

For a germ-killing or pain-alleviating treatment, put some sea salt in a container and add boiling water. Add cold water to bring the solution to body temperature. Rinse your mouth slowly with the solution, holding it for a while. Do this as needed both when pain comes up and as a regular cleaning. If pain persists, try a stronger salt solution.

Natural Disinfectants

Disinfectants such as salt, baking soda, and hydrogen peroxide are natural and powerful mouth disinfectants. When using hydrogen peroxide, make sure to properly dilute it with water.  To alleviate pain, soak a piece of cotton with a hydrogen peroxide solution and hold it against the abscess.

Likewise, baking soda is a powerful healing agent and is always worth trying for cleansing or pain alleviation.

Tea tree oil and virgin coconut oil are also great DIY treatments for dental pain. These oils draw toxins from the mouth and even the entire body.

Boost Your Immune System

There are many DIY ways to boost your immunity. In addition to eating healthy foods that include ample fruit and vegetables, increase your vitamin C and iodine intake. Seaweed, which comes in pill form, is a great way to get an extra boost of iodine.  Herbs such as Echinacea, garlic, and grapefruit seed extract can also give your immune system a boost and keep you from getting sick. Remember, garlic is one of nature’s most potent antibiotics.

Explore Ingredients

Did you know that turmeric can swiftly take away abscess pain and reduce inflammation? Mix a teaspoon of turmeric with water to achieve a mud consistency. After cleaning the area, apply the mixture directly to the abscess or put some of the mix on a cotton ball or a piece of cloth before placing it on the affected spot.

Wheatgrass, a rich source of chlorophyll and other nutrients, is claimed to have amazing healing benefits and can be used to treat infections. Two types of application are to swill it in your mouth like a mouthwash or apply it directly to the area in pain.

Goldenseal is credited with being an anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial. To remove swelling and pain, try applying goldenseal for as long as tolerable as goldenseal is very bitter.

Fish oil is another DIY cure. Fish oil contains important Omega-3 fatty acids believed to have health benefits ranging from reducing the risk of heart attack and coronary heart disease to combating depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.